Salsa Macha

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    3 cups

  • Calories

    148 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Salsa Macha

If you have yet to try the magnificent Mexican condiment known as Salsa Macha, you're about to enter a brave new world of flavor. This deeply spiced salsa is incredibly versatile, bringing a zesty bite to everything from eggs and toast to tacos and bowls.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 5 dried ancho chiles stemmed, seeded, and cut with scissors into small pieces
  • 4 to 5 dried chiles de arbol stems removed (keep seeds), cut into small pieces
  • 6 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1/3 cup unsalted walnuts
  • 1/3 cup raw unsalted pistachios
  • 1/3 cup raw unsalted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar or grated piloncillo or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
  • 1/3 cup hulled raw pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup amaranth seeds (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Heat both oils in a medium skillet over mediums heat. Add the chiles, garlic, and all the nuts and cook stirring, until lightly toasted and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Turn off the heat, add the vinegar, brown sugar, and salt, and mix.
  3. Stir in the pumpkin and amaranth seeds, if using.
  4. Let the mixture sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape into the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times until coarsely ground.
  5. The salsa will keep, highly covered, for at least a month in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the chiles as it will make for a bitter salsa.
  • Wear gloves when removing seeds from the chiles to prevent your fingers from burning. Alternatively, wash your hands immediately and refrain from touching your face.
  • Refrigerate in glass jars or container for up to 1 month. This salsa is oil-based, so it will thicken in the fridge. Allow it to sit on the counter for a few minutes so the oil can soften and stir before serving.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months in freezer-safe plastic containers.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 148kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 202mg (8%) Potassium 191mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1959IU (39%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 148kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 202mg 8%
Potassium 191mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1959IU 39%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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